Acute Care, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Response, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Mathematics, Medication Administration, Multitasking, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nutrition Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spanish Language, Team Player, Writing Skills
LPN Nurse Supervisor
Palace Suites Independent Living Community
11377 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173
The #1 priority of this position is to coordinate, supervise care and management of self-administration of medications for residents. Promote resident comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being of all residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service skills.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Respond to "Emergency Respond System" upon receiving notice from Front Desk.
- Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
- Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
- Monitor changes in residents' health condition.
- Supervise Nursing Assistants.
- Schedule appointments with physicians and coordinate transportation.
- Implement and supervise resident's therapeutic diets.
Qualification:
- Licensed Practical Nurse required.
- At least 3-5 years prior nursing experience in long-term care or acute care.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
- Basic math skills required.
The ideal candidate:
- Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful.
- Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at times of need or emergency. Must be available during emergency situations.
- Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
- Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.